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Stranded Nigerians In Dubai Seek Help From FG Over Mass Deportation (Video)

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Aug 19, 2022.

Nigerians In Dubai Seek Help From FG To Return Home

EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the mass deportation embarked upon by the Dubai authorities, some stranded Nigerians have called on the Federal Government to come to their aid.

This online media platform gathered that several videos shared online captured thousands of people sitting in an open area with their bags and luggage and could be heard groaning over their current situation.

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A lady who spoke in one of the videos expressed displeasure that Nigerians are not being represented in the process.

Narrating their ordeal, the lady questioned if there is a functional embassy or active ambassador in the country.

According to her, some of the people who registered for the mass deportation exercise with a valid passport were granted a pass by Dubai authorities but they are still waiting for flights that will convey them back to Nigeria.

She added that those without valid passports are waiting for a temporary pass from the embassy which seems not to be working.

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A woman, who spoke with TVC News on telephone, said they have been at the Dubai deportation camp for over a week without adequate food and care.

She said UAE authorities have been unable to reach the Nigerian Mission.

The woman added that most of them were trafficked to the UAE on the promise of being given jobs but were rather used for sexual exploitation with their travel documents seized.

A recent clash between cult groups involving Nigerians in Dubai may have forced UAE authorities to go after illegal immigrants. The Middle Eastern country has also imposed stiffer measures in granting visas to Nigerians.